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  0 Thread: Big table top!
Post: RE: Big table top!
No expert here...but I built a 60" round walnut table for our daughter about 15 years ago.  I believe it was John Fry who gave me the courage to move forward.  The brain trust here, offered the opinio...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 5 320 04-15-2024, 07:16 AM
  0 Thread: Mechanical clocks
Post: RE: Mechanical clocks
Yes, that is a great looking clock.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 8 418 04-11-2024, 07:52 AM
  0 Thread: Simple Machine Improvements
Post: RE: Simple Machine Improvements
Sure makes me wish my friend, JS, had a CNC (no room left in my shop).  Smart "thinkin" John.
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 8 548 04-11-2024, 07:41 AM
  0 Thread: Build Thread for my Brother's Urn
Post: RE: Build Thread for my Brother's Urn
Magnificent design and craftmanship!  Thank you for taking the time to share the build.
 Bill Holt Woodturning 17 466 04-05-2024, 07:30 AM
  0 Thread: Table Base Design and Finishing
Post: RE: Table Base Design and Finishing
I would probably build the bases just as you described.  But...installing the wood strips to the painted plywood, then cutting the plywood, sounds easier. By the time I finished typing my suggestio...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 2 339 04-02-2024, 07:52 AM
  0 Thread: Moisture Content
Post: RE: Moisture Content
John, the bowls are sealed with Anchorseal, stored upside down, on wire rack shelving, outside, under the eve of the house.  The bowls are post oak, pear, chittamwood, magnolia, ash, pecan, hackberry,...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 8 514 03-26-2024, 07:07 PM
  0 Thread: table tops & C channel
Post: RE: table tops & C channel
My vote, take action now.  I believe the odds are great the panels will cup if left alone.  "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" or something like that.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 4 412 03-26-2024, 06:46 PM
  0 Thread: Moisture Content
Post: RE: Moisture Content
Roly Wrote: (03-24-2024, 05:20 PM) -- From what I understand moisture moves from a wet area to a dryer area in a porous material.  So the air on the outside of the bowl dries the outside so it keeps ...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 8 514 03-25-2024, 08:17 AM
  0 Thread: Moisture Content
Post: Moisture Content
titanxt's Moisture Meter post reminds me of a question.  I turn several bowls a year.  First, I turn the green piece to a 1" thickness, seal it and store it upside-down.  Months later, when I check fo...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 8 514 03-24-2024, 03:10 PM
  0 Thread: Small Boxes
Post: RE: Small Boxes
Nice work.  Good tools deserve dedicated storage.
 Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 5 485 03-18-2024, 07:11 AM
  0 Thread: Time & Tung Oil
Post: RE: Time & Tung Oil
As always, another amazing piece of art.  I've worked with cherry only twice, so no real experience with the color change yet.  Thank you for showing the change.  Because of the title of the post, I a...
 Bill Holt Woodturning 3 306 03-16-2024, 07:56 AM
  0 Thread: Vacuum Pump
Post: Vacuum Pump
I think I am interested in a vacuum pump for my Powermatic lathe. I know of the advantages and that's about it.  Oh, and continuous run pumps are better.  Where do I get good information?  Obviousl...
 Bill Holt Woodturning 4 405 03-14-2024, 07:39 PM
  0 Thread: An old fashioned gloat...
Post: RE: An old fashioned gloat...
fishhh4 Wrote: (03-05-2024, 06:01 PM) -- Yes I deserve it all....but thanks. Got all but 140  bf of oak down to .77 I have space above my garage... It's just a little bit of a pain... Not exactly ...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 17 1,185 03-06-2024, 07:39 AM
  0 Thread: A Box Project for February..
Post: RE: A Box Project for February..
I understand the "GRUMPY".  I hate waiting. I hope the best for both of you.
 Bill Holt Woodworking Hand Tools 18 915 03-02-2024, 01:15 PM
  0 Thread: Salute to Allie
Post: Salute to Allie
Brad's dog in the picture with the trestle frame really tugged on the "heart strings".  A week ago, I had to put down Alli, my (13 yr old yellow lab) shop dog and constant sidekick.  She enjoyed being...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 3 444 03-02-2024, 10:31 AM
  0 Thread: HF 34706 Lathe died
Post: RE: HF 34706 Lathe died
Congratulations.  "Southern engineering" wins again.
 Bill Holt Woodworking Power Tools 12 1,255 02-26-2024, 08:21 AM
  0 Thread: Relic
Post: RE: Relic
Holy Cow Bruce!!!  You've done it again!  There is so much air, space, voids, or whatever, the piece looks as light as a feather.  And what a masterful job on creating the leather.  You have to be a m...
 Bill Holt Woodturning 7 423 02-21-2024, 08:51 AM
  0 Thread: How long have you been turning?
Post: RE: How long have you been turning?
Not sure, but joined Woodturners of North Texas on my 43rd wedding anniversary 7/27/2013; probably haven't missed more than 5 meetings in 10 plus yrs.  They are an amazing group of talented turners.  ...
 Bill Holt Woodturning 12 565 02-19-2024, 11:15 AM
  0 Thread: Reintroduction
Post: RE: Reintroduction
Of course, you are fondly remembered!  In fact, your name was mentioned a couple months ago in a post about the "good ole days".  The "stuff" you build qualifies as "eye candy"!!!  It's wonderful to s...
 Bill Holt Woodworking 28 1,759 02-19-2024, 07:40 AM
  0 Thread: Project for my daughter
Post: RE: Project for my daughter
Great job!  Doing a project for family is truly rewarding.
 Bill Holt Woodworking 13 752 02-13-2024, 08:32 AM

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